Rebecca Spit, Quadra Island

Rebecca Spit Marine Park (Drew Harbour, Quadra Island South)

June 26 - 30

Finally, after two weeks of mandatory quarantine and the completion of the boat detailing, we cast off the lines and departed Discovery Harbour Marina just before noon. After two, sunny, warm days, we thought summer had finally arrived. The locals tell us that this spring has been unusually rainy and cool, and true to form, it was raining as we departed the marina. The forecast is set to clear this evening with the promise of a sunny, warm weekend.

We encountered a flood tide out in the Discovery Passage, pushing against a 6-knot current which created some rage. We spotted what we originally thought were large porpoises off our port side, but we soon realized these were likely young orcas. All we saw were their fins above the water and then they were gone. We stopped the boat as required but had no further sightings.

We dropped anchor in Drew Bay, just off Rebecca Spit (one of our favorite anchorages) about 2:30. It was still light rain, but the skies cleared, and the sun greeted us in time for Happy Hour.

Next morning was bright and sunny but very windy. The steady 15 knot winds made for a roly day at anchor. We were comfortable but some of the smaller boats had a rough day. We remained aboard all day. From the boat we watched a small family group assembled out on the point. Individually, each person approached the water’s edge, throwing something out over the water. Watching the clouds of dust blow out over the water made us realize that this was someone’s ash scattering ceremony. It was a touching sight to witness.

Sunday morning, the wind had calmed considerably, and we enjoyed a short explore in the dinghy, followed by a walk around this beautiful spit. 

The day turned out to be one of those perfect days, sunny, calm and temperatures in the high 70’s. Many of the locals swam off the beach but with water temps of 64F, it was to cold for these two Texans.

We have been watching a pair of bald eagles carry fish up into the top of the trees for the past few days. There is a nest somewhere close by but we were unable to see it. They are a magnificent bird.

 A good bottle of wine and a steak dinner out on the deck was the perfect end to a gorgeous day.

I never mind washing dishes in this anchorage. The view from my galley window could keep me at the sink all day.

Tuesday morning was cloudy and windy as we departed Drew Harbour and headed to Tenedos Bay in Desolation Sound.